Noctua NH-U12A Dual Fan Air Cooler Review

Installation

We always consider that the installation of a cooler is a key factor in determining the suitability for its consumers. There are, after all, a wide variety of designs and some, putting it mildly, are a lot easier then others.

So, how does the Noctua NH-U12A fare?…

Well, the good news is that the installation system used is exactly the same as that seen from prior U12 models. As such, if you have any level of experience in Noctua designs then this should be a doddle.

If you are, however, a complete newcomer, then the good news is that this is highly intuitive.

You will, of course, have to temporarily remove both fans to successfully install this on your system. In addition, one of the screws is located rather close to the cooler itself. Don’t worry, however, as Noctua provides you with a nice long screw driver to ensure you’ll be able to fit this without any problems or searches through the tool chest!

From out of the box and onto the system, this cooler took me around 5 minutes to install. Although I am an experienced hand in Noctua designs, this is in no small part due to the excellent design and highly useful instruction manuals.

For absolute beginners or experienced hands, this cooler will provide you with absolutely no difficulties!

Noctua To The Rescue!

If you are having any problems installing your cooler, fortunately Noctua is (as always) ready and willing to help.

You will find below videos which cover the installation methods of all the major processor socket sets.